Bupropion HCl
Bupropion hydrochloride is an amfebutamone
anti-depressant unrelated to tricyclics or SSRIs. The
patent is owned by
GlaxoSmithKline, who sell the compound as
Wellbutrin®. It has been shown to aid cessation of
cigarette smoking and is sold for this purpose as
Zyban. It also promotes weight loss and does not exacerbate acne. Its exact mode of action is unknown. Side effects include sleepnessness.
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